US rent hits just shy of all-time record high: Report

Despite having cooled for more than a year, the median asking rent in the U.S. remained just $24 below its all-time high as of June 2023, Redfin reported. Continue reading

Las Vegas brokerage huntington & ellis joins LeadingRE network

The 120-agent brokerage will now gain access to LeadingRE’s international network of 4,700 offices and 136,000 agents across 70 countries, plus the company’s learning programs and marketing resources. Continue reading

Widow of billionaire David Koch unloads Manhattan townhouse

The $41 million transaction is merely the most recent in a string of deals by philanthropist Julia Koch, who also purchased a pair of Upper East Side apartments last year from the estate of Paul Allen. Continue reading

5 years after Amazon staked its claim in Virginia, luxury is thriving

Since Amazon announced its ambitious HQ2 plans in 2018, Arlington’s lower-tier luxury market has been ravaged by homebuyers and developers alike — and the rush show no signs of slowing. Continue reading

Fredrik Eklund swaps coasts in move from Los Angeles to Miami

With the move, Eklund also announced that he and husband Derek Kaplan will be renting out their 5,700-square-foot Beverly Hills home for $50,000 per month. He cited increased business and his children’s education as key reasons for their relocation. Continue reading

Tarek El Moussa chased Hollywood to make ‘Flip or Flop’ a TV reality

The HGTV star and house-flipping expert learned the hard way that nothing in life would be handed to him. But he also learned that by “taking massive action,” the possibilities in life are limitless. Continue reading

Park Ave Billionaires’ Row condo sells for $37.5M

The upper-floor unit sold for nearly 20 percent more than the last time it was on the market in 2018, which was $31.5 million. The seller was a company tied to former NorthStar Asset Management CEO Albert Tylis. Continue reading

How to become a mortgage broker in 6 steps

Mortgage brokers have to undergo specific training to do their jobs, but a higher education degree is not required. Those with an aptitude for hard work and client relationships can find great success over the course of their careers. Continue reading

Summertime Dadness: Rob Grant on real estate, art and Lana Del Rey

Hot off the release earlier this month of his debut album, “Lost at Sea,” the 69-year-old real estate broker and pianist spoke to Inman about his career, the new album and his daughter, Lana Del Rey. Continue reading

Mortgage broker salary: How much do they make?

Mortgage brokers typically make a 1 percent to 2 percent or more commission from each loan they broker, but a lot of other variables determine how much money they make in a year. Continue reading